Naturalistic observation is a research method often used in psychology and other social sciences. Learn how it works and explore examples. read more
Naturalistic observation is a method of observing people in their normal environment. From simple college studies to clinical trials, there are a variety of examples of naturalistic observation. Other methods often lead to artificial changes in subjects' behaviors. read more
Naturalistic observation is the research practice of studying human, nonhuman, and nonliving subjects in their natural environments. Some things are best observed outside of a controlled laboratory facility. read more
Examples of Naturalistic Observation. A psychologist studying people eating at a restaraunt. A psychologist watching groups of teenagers interact. When the principal observes a teacher's teaching methods, she observes them in their natural enviornment (their own classroom). An ornithologist studying birds. read more